Men, how can you really protect women at night? Tips from the survey!

Men, how can you really protect women at night? Tips from the survey!

Kennelbach, Österreich - More and more women feel uncomfortable at night when unknown men follow them. A current survey by Vol.at examines how men can help women feel more security in such situations. The mere appearance of an unknown man behind a woman can immediately trigger an exciting and uncertain Situation. It is therefore important to understand the subjective feeling of security and take it seriously.

In the survey, many women express concrete wishes to feel safer. Miriam from Kennelbach demands consideration from men, for example through distance or soothing words. She even thinks about taking pepper spray with them and can be accompanied home. Martina from Lustenau suggests that men should change the street to keep a distance while Ramazan emphasizes that responsibility should not be alone in men. He believes that a man without bad intentions does not have to do anything to create trust. Anja from Dornbirn, on the other hand, demands more mindfulness in public space, especially at night.

recommendations for more security

To give women a safe feeling, Elmar from Lauterach recommends not running behind them, but going to the side. Similarly, Emilia and Svea from Satteins and Feldkirch emphasize how important spatial distance is in order not to give women the feeling of being persecuted. All of these suggestions show that small changes in the behavior of men can make a significant contribution to the safety of women.

The context of this discussion is further underpinned by research into gender roles. According to a report by the Federal Center for Political Education, the aim is today to overcome gender -typical role ideas in politics, business and society. A survey showed that around 70 % of the respondents believe that both genders should take care of household and children equally. Nevertheless, there are still gender -specific views, such as the view that women are better carers for young children.

While equality policy is making progress, the challenge remains to question stereotypical gender roles and to promote respectful coexistence in everyday life. The topic of the security of women in public space is at the top of the agenda and requires the open dialogue between the sexes.

Further information on the attitudes into gender roles provide the detailed data of the Federal Center for Political Education, which analyze social developments for equality.